Supply Chain Coordinator - Transportation -
Full Time

ARMADA -
Pittsburgh, PA

Posted on 08/14/19(Ref: )

Supply Chain Coordinator - Transportation

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assign and tender shipments to Armada's preferred carriers using transportation management system (TMS) to optimize service, capacity and cost. Coordinate dedicated and continuous move tenders as appropriate. Manually tender load(s) that have not been accepted through the TMS waterfall carrier selection by calling carriers to verbally secure capacity to cover the load(s) as required.

Monitor shipments to ensure on-time pick up utilizing the TMS. Proactively follow up as required to insure desired service results are secured and issues are communicated to all parties.

Utilize 24TRACC to access the Loads at Risk application and carrier web sites to identify loads that are running late for pickup and delivery.

Work within the weekend shift rotation as well as rotating into alternative shifts during the week, as needed.

When applicable, Manually Enter Orders into the TMS using the order entry function.Manager the Pending Orders for your assigned region/suppliers and handle the carrier rate reviews, as needed.

Analyze existing shipping processes for possible improvements and provide support for various implementation plans to effect ongoing productivity improvement. Also work to develop and manage supplier relationships.

Analyze carrier routing guide and carrier capacity utilization to adjust system parameters to obtain maximum cost savings and service levels. Also work to develop and manage carrier relationships.

Manage the Transportation Planning Tool (TPT) to Organize and consolidate LTL shipments into truckloads to facilitate improved transit times and customer service while reducing transportation expense as required.

Coordinate return disposition of refused/returned goods as required.

Maintain excellent communications and service with shipping locations and carriers. This communication will be through phone conversations as well as e-mail correspondence.

Become well versed in understanding all Operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and the Business Continuity Plan (BCP).

Hand off any issues that require placement onto a Watch List.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Requirement

Minimum:

1-5 years experience in customer service or transportation – operations experience preferred

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is usually performed in an office environment with normal noise levels. Involves prolonged sitting, and computer/phone usage.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Its contents imply no contractual obligation and may be changed by the company at any time.